Caron x Pantone Fair Isle Beanie – Free Pattern

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Caron x Pantone

Hello knitters! I’m popping in today with a new free pattern for you, and to tell you about this gorgeous yarn I received from Yarnspirations!

I was thrilled when Yarnspirations reached out to see if I’d like to try their newest yarn: Caron x Pantone. Of course I said heck yes!

This yarn is a collaboration between Caron and Pantone (hence the name!), and it’s just perfect for color work. The color combinations are out of this world, from gradient blues to intense pops of color.

See all of the colorways offered here. Play around with Yarnspirations new Color Play Tool! You can take any Caron x Pantone pattern and click around to see how it would look in different color combinations to find the perfect one for you.

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I chose the Moody Pumpkins colorway – it’s perfect for fall with that pop of pumpkin. I decided to knit my hat in the same order the hank came in, though you can mix and match and find what works for you!

Each 100 gram hank is made up of 5 individual links, or mini skeins. You simply separate the links, and wind them into balls.

The yarn is 60% acrylic, 20% merino wool and 20% nylon. It is incredibly soft and has so much drape. You can purchase it in-store or online at Michaels or Yarnspirations.

Watch this video from The Crochet Crowd to see just how easy it is to take apart and wind the hanks!

 

There are 20 free patterns on Yarnspirations.com created just for this yarn, which you can find here!

On to the pattern

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Here’s what you’ll need:

Yarn

2 hanks of Caron x Pantone in Moody Pumpkins (bulky weight no. 5):
41 yds/38 m Coffee Bean
14 yds/13 m Dress Blues

14 yds/13 m Lyons Blue
14 yds/13 m Lapis
46 yds/42 m Pumpkin Spice

Needles

US 9/5.5 mm 16 in circular needle
US 10/6.0 mm 16 in circular needle
US 10/6.0 mm double pointed needles
(or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions

Stitch marker
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pom Pom Maker – Clover large 3 ⅜ in

Gauge

16 sts and 19 rounds = 4in/10cm in Stockinette st with larger needles

Size

Adult – to fit 21-23 in head circumference

Abbreviations

CC1 – contrasting color 1
CC2 – contrasting color 2
CC3 – contrasting color 3
CC4 – contrasting color 4
CO – cast on
k – knit

k2tog – knit 2 together
MC – main color
p – purl
pm – place marker
st(s) – stitch(es)
St st – Stockinette stitch

 

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Pattern
Brim:

With MC and US size 9/5.5 mm circular needle, CO 72 sts. Pm and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 8 rounds.

Body:

Switch to US size 10/6.0 mm circular needle. See colorwork chart, or follow written directions below:

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Round 1 of colorwork pattern: *k1 with MC, k1 with CC1. Repeat from * end of round.
Round 2: *k1 CC1, k1 MC. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 3: k around with CC1.
Round 4: *k1 CC1, k1 CC2. Repeat from * end of round.
Round 5: *k1 CC2, k1 CC1. Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 6: k around with CC2.
Round 7: *k1 CC2, k1 CC3. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 8: *k1 CC3, k1 CC2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 9: k around with CC3.
Round 10: *k1 CC3, k1 CC4. Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 11: *k1 CC4, k1 CC3. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 12: k around with CC4.
Round 13: *k1 CC4, k1 CC3. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 14: *k1 CC3, k1 CC4. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 15: k around with CC3.

Round 16: *k1 CC3, k1 CC2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 17: *k1 CC2, k1 CC3. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 18: k around with CC2.
Round 19: *k1 CC2, k1 CC1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 20: *k1 CC1, k1 CC2. Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 21: k around with CC1.
Round 22: *k1 CC1, k1 MC. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 23: *k1 MC, k1 CC1. Repeat from * to end of round.

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Decreases:

Switch to dpns when stitches become too tight on circulars. This section is worked entirely with MC.

Round 1: *k7, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round (8 sts decreased).
Round 2: k around.
Round 3: *k6, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 4: k around.
Round 5: *k5, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 6: k around.

Round 7: *k4, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 8: k around.
Round 9: *k3, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 10: k around.
Round 11: *k2, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 12: k around.
Round 13: *k1, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.

Cut yarn, weave tail through remaining 16 sts and draw to close top of hat. Weave in ends and block, if desired.

Pom:

Using a 3 ⅜ in pom pom maker (Clover large), wrap CC4 yarn neatly around both arches of the pom pom maker until full. Insert scissors into space between arches and cut yarn.

Tie a long strand of yarn tightly through the pom pom maker. Remove pom pom maker, and trim pom. Attach pom to top of hat, weave ends back through pom and trim ends.

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Thanks to Michaels and Yarnspirations for sponsoring and collaborating on this project! I can’t wait to see what color combinations you come up with. Please feel free to share this pattern with your friends, pin the image below!

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Comments

  1. Karolina says

    Hi Destiny,

    Greeting from Prague! Very nice blog 🙂
    I have to look at your pom-pom teutorial too, because
    I`ve never seen so round pompom before. I thought it was a photoshop!

  2. Selena says

    This is a really cute pattern smdxwas fun to make but the hat height fine brim to top ended up being super short and not long enough for a children’s hat. Not sure what happened. Had the correct needles and exact yarn.

  3. Kim says

    Beautiful hat! Do you carry the yarn for the three rows they are needed then fasten off and begin the new contrast color?

  4. Sue Meloche says

    I purchased what I thought was the same yarn from Michael’s in a few different colorways but when I brought it home I noticed that they were medium weight (4) instead of bulky weight (5) that the pattern uses. Can the pattern be adapted so I can use the yarn I bought?

    • Destiny says

      Hi Sue! The yarn I used was a very thin bulky, almost a worsted, so you might be fine with the yarn you purchased! I would make a test swatch and see if you get gauge and if you like the fabric it creates. 🙂 Happy knitting!

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